Real Estate Agents are working for the seller but they will only achieve commission if the property sells.
Here are some tips from RealRenta to help you get an Agent to work for you as well:
- Meet the Agent in person so that you are not another faceless person that communicates only via email.
- Make a strong first impression so that the Agent doesn’t think you are just another tyre-kicker.
- Swap all relevant contact details, name, email and phone numbers
- Agents enjoy sharing their knowledge, so ask for advice
- Tell the Agent specifically what you are looking for and which areas you want to invest in
- Give feedback after each property you view, so that the Agent will gain a better understanding of what you want
- Don’t waste time by looking at properties out of your budget
- Call the Agent regularly to tell them you are still in the hunt and respond to all their emails and phone calls
- Agents are motivated to sell so if a property is proving hard to shift, the Agent can effectively end up on your side, trying to get the seller to lower the price for you.
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